News - Agriculture

The Food Development Centre is being recognized for assisting Manitoba’s agri-food industry in the development and commercialization of food products for 40 years.

The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says global demand for pork will be a key factor influencing live hog prices moving deeper into 2019.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says both U.S. and Canadian pork producers would benefit from improved U.S. access to world pork markets.

The province has announced that Manitoba farmers will see enhancements to coverage through AgriInsurance in the upcoming year.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says, to defend against African Swine Fever, both Canadian and U.S. pork producers would like to see a reduction of feed imports from China.

The Chief Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada says risk management will be key for the livestock sector in 2019 amid tight profit margins and higher borrowing costs.

Canadians are being encouraged to consume a balance of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins to ensure a healthy diet.

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Centre reports substantial progress was made during the past year in the development of strategies to combat the spread of swine diseases.

The Vice-President Technical Services and Marketing Programs with Canada Pork International says Canada is positioned to become the number one supplier of chilled pork to Japan in the coming year.

Feed additives are showing potential for reducing the risk of viral transmission through feed ingredients. The Swine Health Information Center in partnership with the Pipestone Applied Research Group, South Dakota State University and Kansas State University has been exploring the prospects of using feed additives to reduce the risk of transmitting viruses through feed.